Comparison Console
Acebeam L30 Gen II vs Streamlight Syclone
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Syclone stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 900% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 900% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 16321% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$126.4Most expensive
US$125Cheapest
Weight
168 g (5.93 oz)Heaviest
150 g (5.29 oz)Lightest
Length
162 mm (6.38 in)Longest
75.4 mm (2.97 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
34800 cdHighest candela
5000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
373 m (1224 ft)Highest
141 m (463 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
93600 minLongest runtime
570 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 / 1x 18650 / 2x CR123
Lithium Ion
Charging type
Micro USB
USB rechargeable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8 (5 meters submersible)
IPX4
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III Hard Anodized finish
Thermoplastic with chemical-resistant lens
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useWeapon mountingLaw enforcementSelf-defenceHuntingSearch & RescueOutdoor activities
Hands-free applicationsPaint matching or color identificationCompact work light
Common praise
Very bright output with good throw distanceRobust build quality and durable materialsConvenient dual-switch interfaceReliable and long runtime with 21700 batteryGood color rendition with 5000K LED
Adjustable 360° rotating head for targeting lightBright cool white LED and high CRI Color-Rite LED for color accuracyUSB rechargeable with convenient battery includedCompact and lightweight design
Common complaints
Can get hot at higher output levelsHeavier weight without battery
Not rated for submersion, only water-resistant (IPX4)No exact dimensions for head/body diameter provided